A gustatory encounter with linalool in Sichuan pepper
Have you recognized a fragrance component from something you ate? Continue reading A gustatory encounter with linalool in Sichuan pepper
Tag: Ingredients
R44.8
A perfume experiment dedicated to the idea of synesthesia. Is a scent ever “just” a smell? Continue reading R44.8
Leathers sniffing
Studying old and new materials that can be used to create or contribute to a leather note in perfumery. Continue reading Leathers sniffing
Chocolate Key to My Heart
It takes a bit more in real life, but chocolate easily finds its way to my heart in perfumery, not least in my own experimentation! Continue reading Chocolate Key to My Heart
Cozy Mystery
Striving to create a harmonious, autumn-colored perfume after a past disappointment, the author experiments with tobacco absolute, osmanthus absolute, opoponax, and hiba cedarwood as core ingredients. Addition of citrus, woody-musk base, and a few more notes lead to a fruity, woody, resinous, and musky scent. (This summary was generated by AI.) Continue reading Cozy Mystery
Fragrant exhibits at the MIT Museum
Discovering the scent of an extinct flower and a radiation-bred variety of peppermint. Continue reading Fragrant exhibits at the MIT Museum
Peppercorns sniffing
Each of these “pepper” extracts is from a different botanical family, and they all waver between foody and fragrant. Continue reading Peppercorns sniffing
Deo Aroma Candy for smelling like roses from the inside out
Testing the claims of a short-lived novelty item. Continue reading Deo Aroma Candy for smelling like roses from the inside out
Adventurose | ROSEOVERDOSE Rose Retreat: Perfume-making workshop with Sarah McCartney
Composing perfumes with rose and thinking about the process in a different way. Continue reading Adventurose | ROSEOVERDOSE Rose Retreat: Perfume-making workshop with Sarah McCartney
The aromachemical solo
Some note seems to detach itself from the rest of the perfume. Continue reading The aromachemical solo
I Was Wrong About Cardamom
Well, after biting into a seed pod for the first time, I’m convinced I was… Continue reading I Was Wrong About Cardamom
A rosy puzzle for Valentine’s Day
A small crossword puzzle dedicated to the “queen of flowers.” Continue reading A rosy puzzle for Valentine’s Day
Smell gas? Scratch & sniff
Natural gas accord, anyone? Probably not. Safety first, friends! Continue reading Smell gas? Scratch & sniff
Perfumed Alphabet: Z is for Zenolide
This musk molecule might inspire more flights of fancy than zen. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Z is for Zenolide
Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ysamber® K
A woody base note with hidden horsepower. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Y is for Ysamber® K
Perfumed Alphabet: V is for Vanillin
A popular ingredient I would rather encounter in ice cream than perfume. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: V is for Vanillin
Perfumed Alphabet: U is for Undecavertol
This green might hint of blue. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: U is for Undecavertol
Perfumed Alphabet: S is for Stemone®
This is one of the first aptly named aromachemicals I encountered. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: S is for Stemone®
Perfumed Alphabet: R is for Rose Oxide
Not for the faint of stomach, this adds a touch of metal if that’s what you’re after. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: R is for Rose Oxide
Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline
This molecule makes a bold statement with a light touch. Continue reading Perfumed Alphabet: Q is for Quinoline
Nose Prose 